Dan Root

Dan Root is a Lecturer specializing in 2D animation, visual effects, and game animation. With industry experience as an FX artist, he teaches motion graphics, puppet rigging, and frame-by-frame animation techniques.

His research examines animation techniques in video games, particularly how traditional animation principles adapt to interactive environments. Root's award-winning YouTube channel analyzes game animation mechanics and has attracted over 100,000 subscribers.

As animation consultant for Forust Studios, he bridges academic and industry practices. Root has presented on game animation at international conferences including Uplink Con and Agora Community Talk.